NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Thousands of people from all over the country lined up on Friday at the Caesars Superdome, ready to get the party started for night one of essence fest, highlighted by this year’s introductory concert.
“I am so excited, we are in New Orleans baby, and we are about to take this town down tonight.”
“It’s really exciting. This is actually our first time coming to the Essence Festival.”
The show featured performances from Cash Money Records musicians. Birdman, Mannie Fresh, Juvenile, The Roots, T-Pain and Busta Rhymes were just a few of the artists people were looking forward to.
“Shoutout to Birdman, Cash Money Records. Y’all already know what’s going on. All the way from Charlotte, North Carolina. We in here.”
“At my age, I will tell you I like them Cash Money boys. Ha ha ha ha! I don’t know if I’m going to make it here or not. I might, cause yeah, I like the Cash Money. I’m a closet rap fan. I am. I’m 68 years old and I love me some rap music.”
Those who came to the show say that they can’t wait to do it all over again, on both Saturday and Sunday, alongside lineups that are just as sweet as Friday’s.
“First of all, a man is 77 years old, which is Frankie Beverly, and I’m excited. I follow him all around the world. This is his last tour so I’m here to be with him, and I also like Usher.”
“Real excitement for me on Sunday night to see Janet Jackson and to see maze and Frankie Beverly.”
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